by ian_taylor@rnli.org.uk | Nov 14, 2014 | Articles
Crew volunteers at Exmouth RNLI were tasked three times on 13 November within the Exe estuary. Both Exmouth lifeboats launched in difficult stormy conditions – Force 8/9 South/South Easterly winds. A call to the Coastguard from the member of the public triggered the...
by ian_taylor@rnli.org.uk | Nov 10, 2014 | Articles
Shannon class lifeboat R and J Welburn launched at 7.44pm on 9 November to reports of a broken down fishing boat 10 miles south of Lyme Regis. The 26 tonne vessel with two people on board had mechanical failure and was drifting in the dark. Crew volunteers arrived on...
by ian_taylor@rnli.org.uk | Nov 4, 2014 | Articles
The 2014 Lifeboat Ball which took place on 4 October at the Exmouth Pavilion, amassed £5,040.16 through ticket sales, raffle and a prize auction. The successful event was organised by a committee of Exmouth RNLI Crew volunteers’ wives and girlfriends. The event was...
by ian_taylor@rnli.org.uk | Nov 3, 2014 | Articles
Fundraiser Alex Ellis-Roswell, 21 is walking around the coast of Great Britain to raise money for the charity that saves lives at sea. His challenge began on 3 August at Margate and on 1 November, departed Exmouth RNLI walking westwards. Following the death of his...
by ian_taylor@rnli.org.uk | Nov 3, 2014 | Articles
For the second time in six weeks, thieves have caused costly damage to the charity’s lifeboat station on Queens Drive in Exmouth. Taking place overnight on 2 November, no money was taken and the boathouse has now been secured. In addition to a smashed laminated glass...
by ian_taylor@rnli.org.uk | Sep 1, 2014 | Articles
The new local gig rowing club in town has helped raise £127.75 for Exmouth RNLI on 23 and 24 August, during the charity’s Open Day Weekend. The club organised a rowing competition and sold bottled water to help save lives at sea at the event. Rowers from the club set...
